What makes it 61% Baby-Friendly: Babies may ride in strollers on the ice and view races, yet no listed nursing room or diaper tables exist and pushing a stroller on ice needs caution; call ahead to confirm amenities.
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for public skating, stroller viewing, and a quick break for baby in between.
Public Skating with Stroller:
Bring your baby in a stroller onto the 400 m oval during public skate sessions.
Tip: Baby under 6 skates free; secure baby in stroller with helmet; only skaters may push; Ice Patrol assists crossing.
Spectator Deck Viewing:
Watch skaters from the 180° elevated spectator deck with your baby.
Tip: No on-ice helmet needed; stroller fits easily on concourse; arrive early for a front-row view.
Watch Speed-Skating Competitions:
Catch free national and international races on the oval ice.
Tip: Check the event calendar online; bring stroller, snacks, and a light blanket; arrive 15 minutes early.
Skate and Helmet Rentals:
Rent skates and helmets for both adults and baby.
Tip: Reserve sizes online if possible; adult rentals around CAD 7.25; baby helmet rental CAD 2.50.

Vincent
Very busy during free use hours! Ice was a little marked up but a great time for free skating and family.
Nathaniel Tuck
Runners and Track: Very nice track! There's two lanes that go all the way around the rink so its a bit tight if youre trying to go past people, but most runners on the track know how it works so its very smooth! Love the skating rink in the middle too! Overall nice facilities and well upkept!
George Marquardt
It's a fun venue, everything is fairly basic for seating and amenities, but a great place to watch world class speed skating. Our Norwegian friend who was on their team 40 years ago organized a small group of us to watch the recent world cup competition, and that was entertaining. After an event, this is quite close to the University district, and many restaurants.
Patrick K
Amazing facility. We were watching the Canadian Longtrack speed skating competition which was precision and harmony on ice at an unbelievable speed. The Mass start competition was an incredible chess match over 16 laps on ice with a pace starting at medium slow and exploding into what seemed to be the fastest humans on ice. You must attend the next competition in November. Athletes and coaches w...
Tommy Chan
Monday night: $2 entry + $7 gear rental Other days: $7 entry + $7 gear rental (Non-students can enter) The skating shoes renting here hurt ankle’s skin badly. I have seen from lots of my friends. Getting a pair of skating shoes from decathlon only cost $40 so I prefer having my own pair. It’s a standard ice skating rink used back in Olympic games! The experience of skating here is amazing! No n...
Visit in February for the Sport Calgary Winter Festival: free family skate, games, demos, and complimentary rentals.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult public skating admission (2) | CAD 14 |
| Adult skate and helmet rentals (2) | CAD 14.5 |
| Baby helmet rental | CAD 2.5 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 31 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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